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Choose Registered Old English Sheepdog Breeders

By Margaret Hughes


Old English Sheepdogs are traditional canine breeds that have become popular as pets. These old lines are characterized by the long hair that often covers the eyes of these dogs in coat colors of gray, gray-blue and white. Old English Sheepdog breeders must be registered and well-recognized ensuring you are provided a happy and healthy puppy that is vaccinated, registered and purely bred.

The English Sheepdog was bred with the purpose of herding sheep in West England owing to the dense coat to protect against excessive cold and frost and high level of intelligence. These trainable dogs are considered working and herding canines and have received much recognition for their friendliness particularly with children. The Sheepdog can make a wonderful pet when provided the correct structure and activity in the home.

Old English Sheepdogs have the sole responsibility of working on farms and herding sheep and will need the care and attention from their families to manage. If you wish to be the owner of a purebred puppy, it is important to find a reliable and a reputable breeder to assist in producing the relevant standards of certification. A registered breeder will deliver the healthiest bloodlines and provide puppies that are healthy and pedigreed.

Once you are familiar with the breed, an Old English Sheepdog breeder must be registered with the major canine kennels including the AKC. Registered sellers follow specific practices and guidelines to ensure purebred lines are maintained and the health of pups managed. Only with the appropriate breeder and research can you find a seller who is authorized to provide healthy puppies.

A reliable and a reputable breeder certified with the necessary kennel club and includes the certification of each puppy. Consultation with a registered breeder can determine whether the puppies are to be sold as pets or whether new owners will receive breeding rights. If you intend on breeding, this must be discussed with your seller as specific requirements must be met and pups must represent the breed standard.

Buying your puppy from the right breeder should include a detailed document listing the bloodline of the puppies as far back as the great, great grandparents. The document aims to reflect the pedigree to determine cross-breeding, interbred lines and the overall quality of the stud. If you purchase a dog from a breeder without these documents, you could be purchasing poorly bred or crossed puppies.

Each puppy must receive registration but also have undergone assessment performed by a certified veterinarian. These canines possess a long, thick coat and should be clean, well-groomed and have updated vet assessments, vaccinations and treatment from the age of 6 weeks. Every health certificate should provide proof of the care measures each pup has received from a qualified vet.

An old English Sheepdog is a healthy, strong and intelligent canine that has remained a popular canine breed across the world. These dogs make ideal family pets when they are properly trained and have received the appropriate standards of care from the breeder. Consultation with a registered breeder can assist in selecting the proper pets and puppies for sale.




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